Based on discussion in this chapter, Why are genes for rRNA an...

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Based on discussion in this chapter, Why are genes for rRNA and tRNA considered to be genes even though they do not produce polypeptides?

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Hey, everyone. Let's take a look at this question together which of the following best describes the function of genes for ribosome R N A and transfer R N A. Is it answer choice A to produce polypeptides directly answer choice B to encode functional R N A molecules involved in protein synthesis. Answer choice C to regulate gene expression or answer choice D to provide structural support for the cell. Let's work this problem out together to try to figure out which of the following answer choices best describes the function of the genes for ribosome R N A and transfer R N A. So some things that we have learned about ribosome R N A as well as transfer R N A is that R R N A and T R N A beans actually do not produce the polypeptides directly. And instead the genes for R R N A and T R N A contain the genetic information that is transcribed into the R N A molecules. And these R N A molecules are essential in the process of translation. So we can say that the R N A molecules are central or protein synthesis. And so while these R R N A N T R N A genes do not produce polypeptides directly. They contain the genetic information that is transcribed into R N A molecules which are essential for protein synthesis. And so looking at our answer choices, which of the following best describes the function of genes for R R N A N T R N A. Which answer choice B says that they encode functional R N A molecules involved in protein synthesis, which we know best describes the function of those genes. So, Answer Choice B best describes the function of genes for ribosome R N A and transfer R N A. So answer choice B is the correct answer. Since we know that those are R N A N T R N A genes do not produce the polypeptides directly. They are still considered genes because they contain the genetic information that is transcribed into the R N A molecules of which those R N A molecules are essential for protein synthesis. So answer Choice B is the correct answer. I hope you found this video to be helpful. Thank you and goodbye.

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Based on discussion in this chapter, Why are genes for rRNA and tRNA considered to be genes even though they do not produce polypeptides?

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